Fourth Annual “Legal Who?” is a Sold Out Success

Denise Zareski and Sharon Avery       (Photo Megan Leslie)

The 4th Annual “Legal Who?” Masquerade Ball & Silent Auction was held at the Halifax Club on February 9, 2008. Not only is the event one of the most highly anticipated social events in the legal community, it is also an important annual fundraiser for Dalhousie Legal Aid Service.

This year’s event featured a silent auction, elaborate masks, music provided by the law school’s own Mother Sandwich, and a chance to network with local lawyers and young professionals. According to Catherine from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service, this year’s “Legal Who?” was a complete sell out, raising almost $10,000 for the clinic. Dalhousie Legal Aid Service has been providing legal services to Nova Scotians living in poverty since 1970.  Both the “Who?” and the clinic have their roots based with people new to the legal community: Dalhousie Legal Aid Service was originally founded by students, and the “Who?” was a project initiated by students fresh from Dalhousie Law School in their articling year.  Fundraising events like the “Legal Who?” help cover poverty law services not provided by the government.